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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.54, 48,371.58 and 8,875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.54, 48,371.58 and 8,875.26 is: 13,312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.54 : 48,371.58 = 8,875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.54/48,371.58 = 8,875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.54x = 48,371.58 × 8,875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.54x = 429,310,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,310,349.11/32,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.96

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